Blog Posts
Practical Cybersafety for Everyone
The Internet is a dangerous place. In this post, I’ll cover five basic Cybersafety tips that anyone (including those who aren't tech-savvy) can use to stay safe online.
Configuring GitHub Discussions to provide Blog Comments
After several decades, I've finally decided to add a comment feature to my blog. In this post, I'll describe how I leveraged GitHub Discussions and the giscus app to do just that.
7 Tips for a Healthy Digital Lifestyle
Maintaining a healthy digital lifestyle is a key component to well-being in today's online world. In this post, I'll present some strategies that can help you improve your relationship with technology and the Internet.
Demystifying Artificial Intelligence (AI)
2024 has definitely been the year of AI-related buzz. In this post, I'll discuss what AI really is, why people are talking about it, and how it will eventually impact some of the software products we use.
How I Keep my Linux Textbook Updated for New Versions
The sixth edition of my Linux textbook is the first one that directs readers to install the latest version of their Linux distribution. In this post, you'll learn how I'm able to pull that off.
The Rise of RISC-V and Open Hardware
We're on the cusp of a hardware revolution that mirrors the massive open source revolution of the 2000s that led to the modern cloud. And the pivotal technology at the heart of it is RISC-V.
Tips for Maintaining a Growth Mindset
One of the key ingredients to success in both life and your career is a growth mindset. This post outlines what a growth mindset is and provides some tips that will help you adopt one.
Remembering Pepper
On Monday, I had to say Goodbye to an old friend. She was an amazing dog that will live in my heart forever. This post is a tribute to her and the memories.
40 years of Macintosh
The Apple Macintosh just turned 40. In this post, I detail the events that led to the Macintosh, and how it evolved over the years.
Extending the life of an Intel-based Mac using Windows 11
With Apple deprecating Intel Mac support in the near future, this may be the right time to move to Windows 11 on your Intel-based Mac to guarantee it's long-term viability.